additional periods

[/əˈdɪʃənəl ˈpɪriədz/]
noun phrasepl: additional periods
períodos adicionais
1. Extra or supplementary time intervals, phases, or durations added beyond the standard or initially agreed upon timeframe
The contract allows for additional periods of employment if both parties agree.
O contrato permite períodos adicionais de emprego se ambas as partes concordarem.
2. Extended time segments in sports competitions, such as overtime or extra innings
The basketball game went into additional periods after the score was tied at the end of regulation.
O jogo de basquete foi para períodos adicionais depois que o placar ficou empatado ao final do tempo regulamentário.
3. Supplementary academic terms or sessions added to a school or university calendar
Students can enroll in additional periods during the summer session.
Os alunos podem se matricular em períodos adicionais durante a sessão de verão.
In Brazil, 'períodos adicionais' is widely used in labor law, sports commentary, and education. The term is crucial in contract negotiations where extensions are common. In the USA, 'additional periods' frequently appears in sports (overtime), business agreements, and academic settings. The concept reflects workplace flexibility and is increasingly important in modern remote work arrangements.
NYC Slang
extra innings; OT (overtime)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extra timeextended periodssupplementary intervalsovertime periodsbonus rounds
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard periodregular timeinitial periodfixed duration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
períodos adicionais
Standard term used in business, sports, and education contexts
São Paulo
períodos extras
Common alternative, especially in sports terminology
Rio de Janeiro
períodos a mais
Colloquial variation used in informal contexts
Portugal
períodos suplementares
More formal terminology, commonly used in official documentation

Related Words

extensionprolongationcontinuationincrementsupplementduration

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the distance
extend the deadline
buy more time
stretch it out
add more time to the clock
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